City renovates Stone Avenue Library in Brownsville for its 100th anniversary

April 21, 2014 5:01 PM

The city has renovated a Brownsville library in celebration of its 100th anniversary. (Credit: News 12 Brooklyn)

The city has renovated a Brownsville library in celebration of its 100th anniversary.

The Stone Avenue Library opened in 1914 and was the first children's library in the United States. Improvements include new furniture and lighting, a new paint job and self check-in machines. The library also added a giant chess set and a word wall for children.

"Parents send their kids to this library...

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